I am a senior lecturer at the Climate Change Research Centre. My research revolves around the role of the ocean in the climate system, how the ocean influences regional climate, the influence of ocean change on biological systems and what global climate models tell us about the future of the ocean. Recently I have been using climate models to understand changes to the Tropical Pacific and Southern Oceans in a warming world. In particular, can we trust these models and what can they reliably tell us about the future.Some of my projects have looked at:

how tropical ocean circulation is likely to change in the future

abrupt and erratic migration of marine species as ocean temperatures increase

causes of warming ‘Hiatus’ periods

the effect of climate change on Tropical Fisheries

problems in climate models and how to address them

how the Indian Ocean can tell us about El Nino and La Nina over a year before they occur

2018-2019 Summer Vacation Research Scholarships

Applications are now open online for the Summer Vacation Research Scholarship through UNSW Scholarships.

UNSW Science Summer Vacation Research Scholarships expose highly talented undergraduate students, enrolled in Science or a related discipline, to scientific research and other science-based experience, and further their education and inspire them to consider research or related activities. The scholarship program will run for a six week period over the Summer Semester (November to February).

In this section:

Climate and Physics

Most of our research applies maths and/or physics. The CCRC and School of Physics now have a joint arrangement to promote cooperation in teaching, supervision and research. Please contact us for more details!